Sexual Gender Based Violence is one of the leading factors of HIV infections. Through Life Bloom’s work on ending sexual exploitation in women and girls, we come across cases of survivors who have been infected with HIV through rape and defilement. Sexual violence can lead to HIV infections directly, as physical trauma increases the risk of transmission. More importantly, GBV increases HIV risk indirectly. Victims of childhood sexual abuse are more likely to be HIV positive, and to have high risk behaviors.
This year, Life Bloom joins the world in commemorating World Aids Day to advocate for taking the path of fighting for equal rights for all people.
